The Gilded Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Monday, March 3, 7:00 pm Isabella Stewart Gardner, an amazing Gilded Age woman of privilege, decided as a teenager she would have a mansion filled with beautiful objets d’art. To that end, she became an art collector, socialite and patron of the arts, changing the taste and appreciation of art in America. Isabella traveled the world with her husband, researching artists and locations before their travels, then keeping journals for future reference and purchases. Isabella introduced America to Botticelli, Raphael and Giotto when she was the first in America to acquire works by these artists. In 1903, her mansion opened as The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, and is still one of the greatest collections of art in America. |
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Consumer Scam and Fraud Prevention Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 pm Join us for an essential workshop on scam and fraud prevention. Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to steal your personal information and hard-earned money. We are pleased to welcome Dan Rubin, Supervising Attorney at Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc., a non-profit law firm dedicated to serving low-income and senior residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties. Dan will provide invaluable insight on how to safeguard yourself against these schemes, including the latest scams involving artificial intelligence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.  |
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Women in Jazz Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 pm An understanding of jazz would not be complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women. Lecturer and master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq will discuss how women have been involved in jazz since the early 1920s, not just as vocalists, but as instrumentalists, composers and arrangers. Abdur-Razzaq will provide an understanding particularly of these women's personal lives and their ability to persevere in the world of jazz. |
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Decluttering & Moving w/Walsh Senior Solutions Monday, March 24, 7:00 pm John Walsh will provide tips and guidance to those thinking about downsizing, moving, or simply remaining safely at home. A graduate of UPenn with an MBA from Fordham, he was inspired to start Walsh Senior Solutions after helping his own parents successfully downsize, declutter and move twice within a 15-month period. |
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Guided MeditationMondays, March 10 & 24, 4:00 pmRelax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by staff member, Leena, who is a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Please visit the MCLS Event Calendar to register for sessions in March. |
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Teen Advisory Board
Friday, March 14, 3:30 pm
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!! |
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Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. |
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Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working w/ Dan Heath Wednesday, March 12, 2:00pm Are you ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives? Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks with us about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working. |
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How Women's Liberation Transformed America w/ Clara Bingham Thursday, March 20, 2:00pm Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973. |
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Dreams We Chase w/ Jennifer Weiner Wednesday, March 26, 7:00pm You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, Good In Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway and many more. |
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MCLS offers a delicious addition to our virtual program offerings: Library Chef! This unique culinary journey offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home. |
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Savvy Superfoods: The Chia Seed Tuesday, March 4, 7:30pm Learn how to make chia seed pudding!  |
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Food: Fact or Myth? Wednesday, March 12, 7:30pm Common nutrition myths in celebration of National Nutrition Month. |
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St. Patrick's Day Leftovers Tuesday, March 18, 7:30pm Turn your leftovers into a delicious corned beef hash! |
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Featured Titles for New Jersey STEM Month |
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